Stock Analysis on Net

Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR)

$24.99

Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2010

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Calculation

Charter Communications Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Charter Communications Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price
The share price demonstrated an overall upward trajectory from 2011 through early 2021, rising from $51.9 to a peak of $607.56. There were notable fluctuations, including a significant increase between 2015 and 2017, where the price nearly doubled from $161.08 to $324.46. After reaching the peak in 2021, the share price experienced a sharp decline in 2022 down to $394.41, followed by a further drop to $319.21 in early 2024. A modest recovery to $345.49 was observed by early 2025.
Earnings per Share (EPS)
EPS was negative and volatile from 2011 to 2016, with values declining initially and fluctuating between approximately -$1.59 and -$3.67. A marked turnaround began in 2017 when EPS turned positive and sharply increased to $13.10. This positive trend continued with fluctuations, peaking at $41.49 in 2018 before settling to lower but still positive values in subsequent years. From 2019 to 2025, EPS remained positive and generally strong, with a steady increase noted toward $35.81 in 2025, indicating improvement in profitability.
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
The P/E ratio was not reported during the years of negative EPS (2011–2016). Once EPS became positive in 2017, the P/E ratio was initially high at 24.77 but then experienced a steep decline to 9.34 in 2018. This was followed by substantial volatility, surging to over 60 in 2019 and 2020, indicating that the share price was very high relative to earnings during those years. From 2021 onward, the P/E ratio decreased steadily to 9.65 by 2025, reflecting a normalization of price relative to earnings as the company stabilized its profitability and share price.
Overall Analysis
The data suggests that the company underwent a significant transformation regarding profitability starting around 2017, shifting from sustained losses to consistent profits. This transition correlates with considerable volatility in both share price and valuation multiples, as reflected by the P/E ratio. The initial spike in share price and P/E ratio following the positive EPS emergence may indicate investor optimism or speculative factors. The subsequent moderation of these metrics points to a period of stabilization. The decline in share price after 2021 despite rising EPS might suggest market concerns outside of earnings performance, potentially related to broader economic factors or company-specific challenges.

Comparison to Competitors

Charter Communications Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Media & Entertainment)

Charter Communications Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (media & entertainment)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).


Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)

Charter Communications Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31).